In a game where 33 of the 54 outs were on strikeouts, Jakson Reetz made things happen with his bat.

The catcher from Nebraska drove in two runs - one with a first-inning double and another on a fielder's choice in the fifth inning - as the West edged the East 8-6 Sunday night before an estimated crowd of 5,000 in the 11th annual Perfect Game All-American Classic at Petco Park.

It was the third win in a row for the West.

Reetz, who has committed to play at Nebraska, is the first player from his state to play in this star-studded game that produced 13 first-round draft picks in June.

"I'm truly honored," said Reetz, who also singled in the ninth, stole three bases, scored a run and was named the game's MVP.

"This was awesome, an absolute blast. We've been going for two weeks straight, and I can tell you I was inspired to play with so many great players."

Pitching dominated the game. Each of the 19 pitchers touched at least 90 mph with his fastball, highlighted by Tyle Kolek of the West.

The right-hander from Shepherd High in Texas hit 96-97, Oddly, he as the only pitcher who threw a complete inning not to record a strikeout.

Right-hander Dylan Cease of the East from Milton High in Georgia touched 96. He struckout one and gave up a pair of unearned runs.

The winning pitcher was Keaton McKinney from Ankeny High in Iowa. The right-hander, who was clocked at 93 mph struckout the side in the fourth.

The loser was Touki Toussaint from Coral Springs High in Florida. A native of Haiti, he was clocked at 94 mph, but had trouble finding the plate.

He didn't allow a hit in a three-run fifth inning, but walked three batters and threw a pair of wild pitches. He struckout the side, but was hurt by an infield error.

San Diego connection

Left-hander Brady Aiken (Cathedral Catholic) was the starting pitcher for the West. He allowed one run on an infield hit while striking out two. In nine innings this summer in showcase play, Aiken has 22 strikeouts and allowed just one run. He threw 19 pitches Sunday with 12 strikes. His fastball was clocked at 92 mph Sunday.

"They could have started any pitcher in this game, so to get the start in my hometown was pretty special," Aiken said. "I was a little nervous at first, but you have to tell yourself this is just another game, although it was on a much bigger stage."

Catcher Alex Jackson (Rancho Bernardo) singled, struckout twice and popped up. He had a solid single to center in the sixth inning and hustled to score on an infield error. He and Aiken formed the West battery to start the game.

"I had a great time," Jackson said. "Brady and I are friends, so to catch him in this game was special."

Jackson is head to Wrigley Field in Chicago for the Under Armour All-American Game. Aiken is headed to North Carolina where he'll try to make the final cut for the 18U Team USA squad that will compete in the World Championship in Taiwan.

Infielder Sean Bouchard (Cathedral Classic) missed the Area Code Games in Long Beach last week after injuring his foot. He did play Sunday, striking out twice.

Notes

Michael Chavis from Sprayberry High in Georgia won Saturday's Home Run Derby, breaking a three-way tie with a blast over the trees in left field at USD. Chavis singled. walked and struckout in Sunday's game. ...The three San Diego players - Aiken, Jackson and Bouchard - raised $12,500 for Rady Children's Hospital as part of a pilot program to raise funds in the fight against childhood cancers.